Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
Electronic engineers help develop and design mobile phones, TVs, and smart fridges - in fact, any innovative piece of technology you can think of. This degree prepares you to become a professional engineer, making your ideas a reality.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 112
or
UCAS Grades: 2 Distinctions; 6 Merits
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.__ __ Course Specific Subject Requirements__ __ Higher Level subjects must include Mathematics with a minimum H5 and a minimum H6 in one of the following - Physics / Chemistry / Physics/Chemistry / Biology / Technology / Engineering / Technology & Design Design & Communication Graphics.__ __ NB APPLICANTS NOT STUDYING HIGHER LEVEL MATHS If an applicant is studying Ordinary Level Maths (04 required) but has 2 of the other subjects listed at Higher Level we can make them an offer for 112 points with a minimum of a H5 and H6 in the required subjects they are are studying. ('Higher Level subjects must include a minimum H5 and a minimum H6 in two of the following - Physics / Chemistry / Physics/Chemistry / Biology / Technology / Engineering / Technology & Design / Design & Communication Graphics.)__ __ Irish Leaving Certificate UCAS Equivalency__ __ View tariff point chart
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
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QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Electrical engineer | Electronics engineer | Power Systems Engineer | Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
